Which airport in New York: Newark or JFK?

[KarenG]

We've gone into/out of Newark quite a few times, JFK less often but still a few.

You can be lucky or unlucky at both; security and immigration, transit from the airport to the city etc.

Generally I'd probably pick Newark if flight times and price were equal but I'd also consider where my hotel was - if you're near Penn Station or Holland Tunnel Newark is better; if you're over on the East side, JFK. Where is your hotel?

[Burgmeister]

We chose JFK and are going to use the subway from Jamaica to get in to the city. As we will have the weekly MTA pass it's by far the cheapest method (apart from walking of course).

Only time I've been through Newark was when I was staying in NJ so it was the obvious choice.

[Goosieloosie]

Originally Posted by KarenG

We've gone into/out of Newark quite a few times, JFK less often but still a few.

You can be lucky or unlucky at both; security and immigration, transit from the airport to the city etc.

Generally I'd probably pick Newark if flight times and price were equal but I'd also consider where my hotel was - if you're near Penn Station or Holland Tunnel Newark is better; if you're over on the East side, JFK. Where is your hotel?

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Hi there, I'm thinking of booking The Parker- Meridian hotel which is West 56th street, South of central park. Is this a good location? Which airport will be better for here? thanks

[Peko]

Originally Posted by Goosieloosie

Hi there, I'm thinking of booking The Parker- Meridian hotel which is West 56th street, South of central park. Is this a good location? Which airport will be better for here? thanks

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Good location, not a huge difference which airport you use for this if you're taking a cab, JFK slightly better if using train/subway.

[Goosieloosie]

Thanks for the help, I actually booked the trip last night and went with JFK due to slightly better times!

[novocastrian]

whatever suits you budget/flight times

transfers from either are about the same $$

in my experience both can be great and/or a nightmare, same for any airport to be fair...